Violations found at 92% of raided waste plants

Bangkok Post - Nov 14, 2026

Surprise inspections at waste sorting and recycling plants in Samut Sakhon have found that 92% of them had violated the Factory Act, according to Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa.

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MANILA, Philippines — More Filipinos are dissatisfied with the performance of the administration under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., a September survey by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) has shown.  The poll results released on Friday indicated that 42 percent of adult Filipinos are “dissatisfied with the general performance” of the administration, four points above the

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